| ZIP Code | 95469 |
|---|---|
| City | Potter Valley |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Area Code | 369/707 |
| Elevation | 2,096 ft |
| Latitude | 39.398936 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.075253 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.9 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 87% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 250 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 177 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 178 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 131 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 413 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,402 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $593,800 ▲ 113% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,406/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 887 |
| Vacant Units | 269 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 887 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 269 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 95469 is located in Potter Valley, California, within Mendocino County. With a population of 1,503, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.9 years. Economically, 95469 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,402 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95469 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $593,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,406 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 95469 is majority White (69.53%). Residents are well-educated — 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95469 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 95469 in Potter Valley, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,503 residents, a median household income of $66,402, and a median home value of $593,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.